Asians and Europeans

In earnest discussion with some folks today, trying to explain how my culture affects my faith and its manifestation and realized: Koreans are the Italians of Asia. They are loud, expansive, dynamic, opinionated, effusive and dramatic. One of my Japanese friends then pointed out that her people are the Germans of Asia; quiet, studious, organized. Wanting efficiency and order. Lacking humour. Between the two of us, though, we couldn't quite pinpoint who the Chinese would equate with. To avoid sounding racist, I am going to refrain from pointing out the particular cultural attributes, at least not until someone from that culture can point out a good equivalency...